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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Anyone who has the Gateley AC - does your info sheet say the placement week is in Manchester? I am slightly confused 💀
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    WBD pfo kinda gutted but one AC left in this cycle, hopefully that’s all I’ll need😢🙏🏼
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I did direct tc and it’s only been 24h! Guess im being impatient
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you for explaining. This helps… I would rather try my chances with the LPC & SQE2 rather than the whole thing in all honesty. It’s worth asking if I reach that point I guess
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone know if law firms have/will be willing to still let graduates sit the LPC over the SQE for TCs 2024 and beyond? If I was successful this cycle, I would much prefer to do the LPC as I am still applying for traditional training contracts.. so it shouldn’t make the world of difference?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Just wanna say to anyone who has been rejected post-AC, once the initial disappointment wears off, to take some time to evaluate the experience. I’ve reached ACs with certain firms like CMS before and wasn’t successful - but ahead of finding that out, I knew it wasn’t the right firm for me just...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I hope they are at least reviewing second attempts holistically for each individual person then! I still think it’s a crazy stance to take given the SQE is holding you at NQ level compared to the LPC.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I haven’t received it yet.. how long did it take for everyone else?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    CMS & Slaughters have revoked tcs too forSQE failed attempts 👀this is brutal
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Is the test for Browne Jacobson automatic?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does anyone know if you have to have completed the LPC/SQE already for bevan brittan’s 2024 tc?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think these are pretty good numbers but no one knows what WBDs checkboxes are - your video interview will also play a big part I assume :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you!! I haven’t seen anyone else post on the thread for the Birmingham office, so fingers crossed!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thanks so much I’ll message you now!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you and the Birmingham office!!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Thank you and not that great tbh for the pillars (in my eyes!) - top band for applied numerical and verbal - 4 for grit, 7 for applied intellect, 7 creative force and 3 for digital mindset. So weird because a day before I did WBD and got 9 for digital mindset… 😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Gateley AC email!!! First win of the cycle😭🎉 **if anyone has done an AC with Gateley I would appreciate some advice! I’m a 2020 grad about to give up after this cycle 😂
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Unrelated to the cycle but has anyone successfully joined pinsents vario paralegal team?? If you have, please dm me about the type of work/if it’s worth it!! Thank u 🫶🏼
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Read something today that really resonated with me on this TC journey, so just sharing for some good vibes and positivity 🫶🏼✨

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